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ThermoScan
IRT 3020
IRT 3520
ThermoScan
/ mem
Type 6012
Type 6013
Internet:
www.braun.com
Manufactured by:
Braun GmbH
Frankfurter Str. 145
61476 Kronberg / Germany
6-012-136/00/X-05
USA
Printed in Germany
IRT 3520
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English
The Braun ThermoScan thermometer has been carefully developed for accurate,
safe and fast human body temperature measurements in the ear. The shape of
the thermometer prevents it from being inserted too far into the ear canal to damage
the eardrum.
Important
• The operating ambient temperature range for this thermometer is 50 °F to 104 °F
(10 °C to 40 °C).
• Do not expose the thermometer to temperature extremes below - 4 °F or over 122 °F
( - 20 / 50 °C) or excessive humidity ( > 95 % RH non-condensing).
• This thermometer must only be used with genuine Braun ThermoScan Lens Filters
(LF 40). Never use this thermometer without a new, clean lens filter attached.
• If the thermometer is ever accidentally used without a lens filter attached, clean
the lens (see «Care and cleaning»).
• Always store thermometer in travel case, protective cover or plastic case.
• Basic safety precautions should always be observed, especially when using
the thermometer on or near children and disabled persons.
• Keep lens filters out of reach of children.
• This thermometer is intended for home use only.
• Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with
your physician.
• Do not leave thermometer or lens filters with infants or children at any time.
Body temperature
Normal body temperature is a range. The following table1 shows that ranges of nor-
mal also vary by site. Therefore, readings from different sites, even if taken at the
same time, should not be directly compared.
• Also, a person’s normal temperature range tends to decrease with age. The follow-
ing table shows normal ThermoScan ranges by age.
• However, the range of normal also varies from person to person and fluctuates
throughout the day. It is therefore important to determine your and your family
members’ normal temperature ranges. This is easily done using Braun ThermoScan.
Practice taking temperatures on yourself and healthy family members to determine
their normal temperature ranges.
Note: When consulting your physician, communicate that the ThermoScan tempera-
ture is a temperature measured in the ear and if possible, note the individual’s normal
ThermoScan temperature range as additional reference.
1. Chamberlain, J.M., Terndrup, T.E., New Light on Ear Thermometer Readings, Contemporary Pediatrics,
March 1994.
2. Chamberlain, J.M., et al., Determination of Normal Ear Temperature with an Infrared Emission Detection
Thermometer, Annals of Emergency Medicine, January 1995.
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Product description
1. Lens filter
2. Probe tip
3. Probe
4. Lens filter detector
5. Lens filter ejector
6. Display (LCD)
7. LCD light button (IRT 3520 only)
8. /mem button (On/memory function)
9. Battery door lock
10. Battery door
11. Activation button
12. Label
13. Travel case/protective cover/storage pouch
(depending on configuration)
Package components
• Braun ThermoScan thermometer
• Use and Care manual
• Quick Reference Guide
• Lens filters (20, plus one on the thermometer)
• Owner registration/warranty card
• Additional items may be included as noted on
outer packaging
• Label
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To help ensure an accurate temperature
reading, use the following technique: If you are
right handed, hold the thermometer in the
right hand and take the temperature in the right
ear. If you are left handed, hold it in the left
hand and use the left ear.
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Memory mode
The last temperature taken before the thermo-
meter powers down is stored in memory. To enter
the memory mode, press the /mem button.
IRT 3020
The last stored temperature is displayed along
with the MEM symbol. To quit the memory mode,
press the /mem button again.
IRT 3520
This model allows you to store up to 8 temper-
atures.
When pressing the /mem button, the display
shows the memory cell number (e.g. MEM 1).
When releasing the /mem button, the stored
temperature is displayed.
Memory clear
Press the /mem button for 5 seconds to clear
the temperatures stored in memory. Release the
/mem button to return to the ready symbol
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Changing the temperature scale
This thermometer is shipped with the Fahrenheit temperature
scale activated. If you wish to switch to Celsius (°C), proceed as
follows:
• Turn on the thermometer.
(If it is already turned on, make sure it is not in memory mode.)
• Press the /mem button and keep it pressed. Then press and
release the activation button to switch over to the «change
temperature scale» mode.
• By pressing the activation button again, the Celsius scale is
activated, «°C» is displayed on the LCD. Each further pressing
of the activation button toggles the scale between °C and °F.
IRT 3020
• Release the /mem button to return to the ready symbol .
IRT 3520
Should you run out of lens filters and need to take a temperature,
you may use the following lens filter cleaning procedure:
• Clean the lens filter without removing it from the thermometer
with a soft cloth or cotton swab moistened with alcohol.
Do not use hot or boiling water.
• Dry completely with a soft cloth before reusing.
• Replace lens filter as soon as possible with a new one (LF 40 ).
• Additional lens filters (LF 40 ) are available at most stores
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carrying Braun ThermoScan thermometers or at Braun Service
Centers.
• If you have accidentally placed the thermometer in your ear with-
out a lens filter in place, be sure and clean the probe (see
«Care and cleaning» and then apply a clean lens filter.
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the thermometer display and exterior.
Do not use abrasive cleaners. Never submerge the thermometer in
water or any other liquid.
Store thermometer and lens filters in a dry location free from dust
and contamination and away from direct sunlight. The ambient
temperature at the storage location should remain fairly constant
and within the range of 50 °F to 104 °F (10 °C - 40 °C).
Using the tip of a ball-point pen, press the battery door lock to
open the battery compartment. Remove the batteries and replace
with new batteries, making sure the poles are in the right direction.
Slide battery door back in until it snaps in place.
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Troubleshooting
Error message Situation Solution
No lens filter is attached. Attach new, clean lens filter
HI = too high
LO = too low
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Special situations
The Braun ThermoScan thermometer has been shown in clinical
studies to obtain accurate temperatures on persons of all ages.
However, there are certain situations when the ear thermometer
should not be used. These include but may not be limited to the
following situations.
Never attempt to clean inside ears. You could damage the ear drum
or surrounding tissues. You should remove excess ear wax only
when you can reach it with a wash cloth. If you suspect that you or
your child has excess ear wax, consult your physician.
Fever facts
Many persons may not have an elevated temperature even when
they are ill. These include, but are not limited to infants under
90 days of age, persons taking steroids, antibiotics or antipyretics
(acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin), persons with compromised
immune systems, including the elderly or persons with some chro-
nic illnesses. Consult your physician if you feel an illness is present
even if there may not be an elevated temperature.
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Some people, like the elderly, infants under 90 days of age, those
with compromised immune systems, or persons who take steroids,
for example are often unable to build a response to illness or
environmental conditions. These individuals may not have a fever
when they are ill, or their elevated temperature may be lower than
expected for the severity of their illness. Other medications such
as anti-inflammatories and some analgesics may also mask fever.
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Product specifications
Displayed temperature range 93.2 °F -108 °F (34 °C - 42.2 °C)
Operating ambient
temperature range 50 °F -104 °F (10 °C - 40 °C)
Display resolution 0.1 °F or °C
Accuracy for patient temperature range
Maximum Laboratory Error
96.8 °F -102.2 °F (36 °C - 39 °C): ± 0.4 °F ± 0.2 °C
outside this range: ± 0.5 °F ± 0.3 °C
Long term storage ranges
Temperature: - 4 °F to 122 °F ( - 20 °C to 50 °C)
Humidity: 95 % non-condensing
Battery life: 2 years / 1000 measurements
This infrared thermometer meets requirements established in ASTM
Standard E 1965-98 (for the thermometer system [thermometer with
lens filter]). Full responsibility for the conformance of the product to the
standard is assumed by Braun GmbH, 61476 Kronberg, Germany.
ASTM laboratory accuracy requirements for the thermometer only (not
including a lens filter) in the display range of 98.8 °F to 102.2 °F
(36 °C to 39 °C) for infrared thermometers is ± 0.4 °F (± 0.2 °C), whereas
for mercury-in-glass and electronic thermometers, the requirement per
ASTM Standards E 667-86 and E 1112-86 is ± 0.2 °F ( ± 0.1 °C).
This appliance conforms to the following standards:
DIN EN 60601-1: 3/96 «Medical electrical equipment» –
Part 1: General requirements for safety
DIN EN 12470-5: 2003 «Clinical thermometers» –
Part 5: Performance of infrared ear thermometers
(with maximum device)
While this warranty gives you specific legal rights, you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state/province to
province.
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